Yuta Tnoho Tree Glyph

Ñuu Sabi (Mixtec) Places and Place Signs

This map shows some of the major places of the Ñuu Sabi world mentioned in the Precolumbian codices. We hope to add more sites and improve interactive and reference features. The tree glyph represents a place now called Santiago Apoala, a major Post Classic Mixtec centre.

The tree glyph is also painted on the wall of a modern building where another major Mixtec city Tilantongo was situated.

The Spanish text on the building at Santiago Tilantongo is as follows: